For a taste of Brazil

If you have a hankering for a good, dark cup of Brazilian coffee, and perhaps one of a number of fried snacks (called salgados) look no further than a new coffee house, Meu Brazil Cafe, at 4067 Medical Drive, (210) 541-4738.

“We’re getting some good word of mouth advertising, and a lot of Brazilian people have been coming in,” says Marco Garza, Jr., son of co-owner Marco Garza. The other owner is Rita Cosenza.

Traditional appetizers, such as Risole de Camaron (fried shrimp tart) or Bolinho de Bacalao (fried fish), are on the menu to accompany cafe Pilao, the strong Brazilian coffee. Or, try a traditional cake for dessert, including Bolo de Banana (banana cake) and a corn cake, Bolo de Milho Dona Sandra.

The coffee shop is open weekdays from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., and on Saturdays and Sundays, noon until midnight. Friday nights, listen to live Brazilian music by Galo Mario Gutierrez.